Timeline
13:30
Arrive at Kettle's Yard just as the House opens at 1:30 PM. The early afternoon light is gentle, allowing you to explore the Edes' collection of Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth in peace before the afternoon crowds arrive.
14:15
Walk ten minutes to Michaelhouse Cafe for a late lunch. The cafe serves excellent sandwiches, salads, and hot dishes until 3 PM, making it the perfect spot to refuel while the gallery is still quiet.
15:00
Cambridge University Press Bookshop
Stroll ten minutes to the Cambridge University Press Bookshop. Browse the oldest bookshop site in the country, where books have been sold since at least 1581, before heading back.
Local tip
The House is open from 1:30 PM, so arriving right at opening ensures a more intimate experience. The cafe closes its lunch service at 3 PM, so plan your meal accordingly.
Check before you go
- Kettle's Yard House opens at 1:30 PM on Tuesdays, Sundays, and Bank Holiday Mondays.
- Michaelhouse Cafe serves lunch until 3 PM.
- Cambridge University Press Bookshop is open until 5 PM on weekdays.
Worth knowing
- Michaelhouse Cafe is open at 14:15 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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